They turn on the spotlight on a decade which saw the city's thriving textile industry prove invaluable to the war effort. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. CHANGING LEEDS: Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. May 1936
A view from Albion Terrace across waste ground, to Waterloo Road. The Garden Gate pub is just visible.
8. June 1938
This photo shows a row of three shops on Beeston Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. February 1930
Albion Street. On the right is part of Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. The company had two blocks of property, one on each side of the road. Posters in the window advise 'Join the Co-operative Society - Save as you spend'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. February 1936
A council plan for the Allenby estate which was going to be built off Dewsbury Road in Beeston. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. January 1939
A view of advertising signs on Wakefield Road at Thwaite gate in Stourton. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. October 1931
The corner of Boar Lane and Upper Mill Hill, showing Jacomelli's cafe in main view. To left of photo is a lost property man carrying leather coats. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net